At the start of the 20th century, Luigi Lazzaris & Son founded a small pastry shop in Conegliano Veneto, Italy. After much experimenting, he invented a sweet, spicy delicacy by mixing sugar, quince, candied fruit, and mustard oil together. Over the past 100 years, his confection has won many prizes. Although it was originally produced for a Christmas treat, mostarda is now consumed all year round.

Mostardas originated in the 17th century when farming families prepared a special flour, mustard, vinegar, candied fruit, and wine must dressing (wine must is how the recipe adopted the name mostarda) for their holiday celebrations. Modern mostarda is made from fruit, sugar and mustard oil. Our varieties include:

Apricot: Ideal with cold cuts and game or on buttered toast.

Pear: perfect with Parmesan and Grana Padano or any aged, robust cheese.

Orange: a combination of orange varieties and pure quality mustard oil; its sweet and sour taste is a perfect partner for roast duck, chicken, game and fresh, creamy cheeses.

Fig: The fig has been used over the years to embellish simple dishes or adorn aristocratic recipes. An excellent accompaniment to game, hams and fresh or slightly mature cheeses.

Cherry: Made with the world famous Italian Amarena cherry. Excellent with sheep's milk cheeses or lamb.

Wild Berry: Made with wild harvested berries taken from the Venetian countryside. Pairs perfectly with deli meats and goat cheeses.

Enjoyed this fruit sauce in Italy and so happy to have it ready for the next cheese plate. Perfect melange of fruit flavor with a touch of savory.

By Moefrom coloradoon Mar 01, 2017

Apricot

Very good but sweeter than expected & not much mustard flavor. Will try others to see if they are similar.
Great for mixing with a bit of brown mustard as pork marinade.

By jtornfrom Arizonaon Jan 17, 2017

Fruited Mustard Sauces

i love these sauces. They are great with cheese or with meats, fish or chicken. When my 5 sauces arrived two were broken. I called them and they couldn't have been nicer and more apologetic. The packers had not individually wrapped the sauces. She immediately sent 2 replacements and they were wrapped perfectly.

By Dorothyfrom NYon Jan 22, 2016

Fruited Mustard Sauces

These fruited mustard sauces are wonderful paired with sharp cheeses and artisan crackers

By Darfrom NYon Jan 05, 2016

Fruited Mustard Sauce

We first experienced the pear mustard sauce while we were in Italy. We loved the spicey kick and pear sweetness with a sharp cheese and crackers or crusty breads. We were very glad to be able to buy it here from igourmet!

By Nancyfrom Atlanta, GAon Nov 01, 2015

Pear Mustard Sauce by Lazzaris & Son

We had this wonderful spread in a restaurant in a beautiful piazza in Lucca this summer. I had been searching for it here in the US since we returned and was delighted to find it at igourmet.com. It is sweet but tangy and is perfect served with a variety of cheeses, especially italian, both hard and soft.

By michael delgiudicefrom txon May 19, 2012

mostarda

tasty enough but too expensive for the size; prefer the mostardas that have pieces of fruit in them

By C. Monroefrom West Virginiaon Jan 01, 2011

As Delicious as I Remember

I found this product for the first time while working at a small fromagerie in Maryland and fell in love. For many years I couldn't find anymore of it until I found this site. Years later, that zingy mustard and sweet citrus flavor is just as great as I remember - a great accompaniment for provolone piccante, cured hams, and a ton of other foods. Highly recommended, and remember that a little goes a long way with this stuff.

By Annafrom Naples, FLon Dec 31, 2010

Fruited mustard Sauces

DELICIOUS. Scrumptious. I come form an area of Italy where these sauces are very popular, Great to accompany any meat, honey-baked ham included, and cotechino, also available through igourmet.com. I just wish the sauces were sold in bigger, reasonably priced jars.

By nj4mefrom New Jerseyon Apr 29, 2008

Unique & Flavor Enhancing

First tasted the orange & fig flavors in Tuscany and brought home a jar. So glad I can find these here. All flavors are great but my favorites are the fig and pear. Fabulous accompanyment for cheeses. Wish there were larger jars to order!